July 31, 2026
The Limits and Damage of Rat Poison
Chicago's watchdog agency just released a report detailing the failures of the city's rat-control efforts-- beginning with the over-reliance on…
I made a few visits to South Cape May Meadows when I was in Cape May last week. It's one of my favorite birding spots, and it keeps getting better and better.
New since last time: an incredible boardwalk, great new signage and creature comforts, and a massive phragmites control effort.
The beach has been replenished as well. Hats off to The Nature Conservancy for creating and continuing to improve this 200-acre jewel.
https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/south-cape-may-meadows/